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Updated May 8, 2020 with the full review segment by Chris Harris:






Updated with Chris Harris' discussion/review of the Taycan from the episode:





The Stig laps the Taycan Turbo S on Top Gear and achieved a lap time of 1:17.6

Here is a historical list of everything under 1:20 on the Top Gear track:

01:12.7 Ferrari 488 Pista Series 27, Episode 01
01:12.8 Dallara Stradale Series 27, Episode 03
01:13.4 Porsche 991 GT2 RS Series 26, Episode 03
01:13.7 McLaren 675LT Series 23, Episode 02
01:13.8 Pagani Huayra Series 19, Episode 01
01:14.3 BAC Mono Series 20, Episode 02
01:15.1 Ariel Atom V8 500 (moist) Series 16, Episode 01
01:15.1 Dodge Viper ACR Series 23, Episode 01
01:15.1 McLaren 600LT Series 27, Episode 01
01:15.7 Audi R8 V10 Plus Series 23, Episode 03
01:15.8 Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4 Series 22, Episode 01
01:16.0 Mercedes-AMG GT R (partly damp) Series 24, Episode 06
01:16.1 Porsche 991 GT3 RS Series 24, Episode 06
01:16.2 McLaren MP4-12C Series 17, Episode 03
01:16.5 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Series 17, Episode 06
01:16.8 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport Series 15, Episode 05
01:17.1 Gumpert Apollo S Series 11, Episode 06
01:17.3 Ascari A10 Series 10, Episode 09
01:17.5 Mercedes-AMG GTS Series 22, Episode 04
01:17.6 Koenigsegg CCX (with Top Gear Wing) Series 08, Episode 04
01:17.6 Honda NSX (second generation) Series 23, Episode 06
01:17.6 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Series 28, Episode 03
01:17.7 Noble M600 (cold) Series 14, Episode 05
01:17.8 Nissan GT-R (2012) Series 17, Episode 04
01:17.8 Pagani Zonda Roadster F (Clubsport Version) Series 12, Episode 04
01:17.9 Caterham Seven Superlight R500 (cold) Series 12, Episode 06
01:18.3 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Series 12, Episode 04
01:18.4 Pagani Zonda F Series 07, Episode 04
01:18.9 Maserati MC12 Series 06, Episode 02
01:19.0 Lamborghini Murciélago LP670-4 SuperVeloce Series 13, Episode 02
01:19.0 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series Series 20, Episode 04
01:19.0 Ferrari Enzo Series 05, Episode 02
01:19.1 Ferrari 458 Italia Series 15, Episode 06
01:19.5 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Series 12, Episode 01
01:19.5 Porsche 997 GT2 Series 12, Episode 01
01:19.5 Ariel Atom 2 300 Series 05, Episode 09
01:19.6 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster Series 18, Episode 02
01:19.7 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Series 26, Episode 05
01:19.7 Nissan GT-R Series 11, Episode 05
01:19.7 Ferrari 430 Scuderia Series 11, Episode 01
01:19.8 Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray (written as Corvette S'ray) Series 22, Episode 05
01:19.8 Ferrari 599 GTO Series 16, Episode 02
01:19.8 Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 Series 09, Episode 05
01:19.8 Porsche Carrera GT Series 04, Episode 04






Added longer preview, thanks to @SFEVER





The Taycan appears at the 31 second mark.

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Overall he seemed very impressed. Most importantly he said it felt like a Porsche which in my eyes is the best compliment any car can receive! Keep hearing about this amazing ride quality despite being on 21 inches rim, can’t wait to experience this
 

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That is some seriously good lap time....
 

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The Stig laps the Taycan Turbo S on Top Gear and achieved a lap time of 1:17.6

Here is a historical list of everything under 1:20 on the Top Gear track:

01:12.7 Ferrari 488 Pista Series 27, Episode 01
01:12.8 Dallara Stradale Series 27, Episode 03
01:13.4 Porsche 991 GT2 RS Series 26, Episode 03
01:13.7 McLaren 675LT Series 23, Episode 02
01:13.8 Pagani Huayra Series 19, Episode 01
01:14.3 BAC Mono Series 20, Episode 02
01:15.1 Ariel Atom V8 500 (moist) Series 16, Episode 01
01:15.1 Dodge Viper ACR Series 23, Episode 01
01:15.1 McLaren 600LT Series 27, Episode 01
01:15.7 Audi R8 V10 Plus Series 23, Episode 03
01:15.8 Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4 Series 22, Episode 01
01:16.0 Mercedes-AMG GT R (partly damp) Series 24, Episode 06
01:16.1 Porsche 991 GT3 RS Series 24, Episode 06
01:16.2 McLaren MP4-12C Series 17, Episode 03
01:16.5 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Series 17, Episode 06
01:16.8 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport Series 15, Episode 05
01:17.1 Gumpert Apollo S Series 11, Episode 06
01:17.3 Ascari A10 Series 10, Episode 09
01:17.5 Mercedes-AMG GTS Series 22, Episode 04
01:17.6 Koenigsegg CCX (with Top Gear Wing) Series 08, Episode 04
01:17.6 Honda NSX (second generation) Series 23, Episode 06
01:17.6 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Series 28, Episode 03
01:17.7 Noble M600 (cold) Series 14, Episode 05
01:17.8 Nissan GT-R (2012) Series 17, Episode 04
01:17.8 Pagani Zonda Roadster F (Clubsport Version) Series 12, Episode 04
01:17.9 Caterham Seven Superlight R500 (cold) Series 12, Episode 06
01:18.3 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Series 12, Episode 04
01:18.4 Pagani Zonda F Series 07, Episode 04
01:18.9 Maserati MC12 Series 06, Episode 02
01:19.0 Lamborghini Murciélago LP670-4 SuperVeloce Series 13, Episode 02
01:19.0 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series Series 20, Episode 04
01:19.0 Ferrari Enzo Series 05, Episode 02
01:19.1 Ferrari 458 Italia Series 15, Episode 06
01:19.5 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Series 12, Episode 01
01:19.5 Porsche 997 GT2 Series 12, Episode 01
01:19.5 Ariel Atom 2 300 Series 05, Episode 09
01:19.6 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster Series 18, Episode 02
01:19.7 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Series 26, Episode 05
01:19.7 Nissan GT-R Series 11, Episode 05
01:19.7 Ferrari 430 Scuderia Series 11, Episode 01
01:19.8 Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray (written as Corvette S'ray) Series 22, Episode 05
01:19.8 Ferrari 599 GTO Series 16, Episode 02
01:19.8 Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 Series 09, Episode 05
01:19.8 Porsche Carrera GT Series 04, Episode 04






Added longer preview, thanks to @SFEVER





The Taycan appears at the 31 second mark.

Is it the quickest 4 door on the list?
 
 




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